Alexandra Bowman
Helping students express their goals with clarity, creativity, and confidence.
Alexandra Bowman brings a unique combination of editorial insight and artistic storytelling to her work as an Essay Strategist at College Match. She helps students speak with clarity and confidence about their goalsā€”turning raw ideas into standout essays that reflect both substance and style.
From personal statements and supplemental essays to interviews and creative portfolios, Alexandra works closely with students to express who they are and where theyā€™re headedā€”especially those aiming for top-tier schools like the Ivy League, liberal arts colleges, and research universities.
Alexandra earned her B.A. in English and Art, graduating with Honors in English, and later completed her M.A. in English at Georgetown University. Her academic background provides a strong foundation in narrative craft and intellectual rigorā€”key elements in helping students write with both depth and authenticity.
Award-Winning Writer, Cartoonist & Creator
Alexandraā€™s storytelling talents have earned national recognition:
- 2024 Commentary & Criticism Award, Society of Professional Journalists (DC Chapter)
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First female cartoonist syndicated by Cagle Cartoons
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Named an inaugural Locher Fellow for excellence in comics
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Award-winning costume designer with a strong visual storytelling background
She currently serves as a Director of the Association of American Editorial Cartoonists (AAEC)ā€”bringing her deep understanding of creativity, media, and visual expression to her coaching.
Supporting Creatively Inclined Students
Alexandra specializes in working with students who want to showcase their artistic, design, writing, or performance-based work. She helps them not only present portfolios and projects with clarityā€”but also reflect thoughtfully on how those experiences shape their identity, goals, and contribution to campus life.
Her coaching includes:
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Personal and supplemental essay development
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Interview prep and scholarship applications
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Creative portfolio storytelling and review
